California Institute of Technology

4-years Private College In Pasadena, CA

California Institute of Technology (referred to as Caltech) is a Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years school located in Pasadena, CA. It is classified as Research University (very high research activity) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship. The 2023 tuition & fees at California Institute of Technology is $63,255. The school has a total enrollment of 2,401 and student to faculty ratio is 33.33% (3 to 1).The highest degree offered at California Institute of Technology is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship. It offers Master's, Post-Master Certificate, and Doctorate (Research) degrees and programs.
2023 Key Facts
Tuition & Fees$63,255 (2023)
Acceptance Rate2.69%
Student Population2,401
Graduation Rate94%
Student to Faculty Ratio3 to 1
California Institute of Technology is accredited by WASC Senior College and University Commission (1/31/1949 - Current).
2021-2022 Tuition & Fees
The undergraduate tuition & fees at California Institute of Technology is $63,255 for academic year 2021-2022. The graduate tuition & fees at California Institute of Technology is $63,063 for academic year 2021-2022. California Institute of Technology offers the alternative tuition plans. 62 students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $47,135 (exclude student loans).
Admission, Enrollment, and Graduation
The acceptance rate at California Institute of Technology is 2.69% and the admission yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 50.00%. Total 2,401 students are attending at California Institute of Technology (982 undergraduate students). There are 357 full-time faculty (instructional/teaching staffs) and 36 part-time faculty working for California Institute of Technology. The students to faculty ratio is 3 to 1 (33.33%). The number of non-teaching staffs is 3,041 (full-time) and 227 (part-time). The graduation rate at California Institute of Technology is 94% and transfer-out rate is 3%. The retention rate is 98% at the school.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-Campus Services
California Institute of Technology offers ROTC, study abroad program. On California Institute of Technology campus, academic/career services, employment services for students, placement services for completers are provided for their students.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-campus Services at California Institute of Technology
Distance Learning (Online Classes)Not Offered
Special learning Opportunities
  • ROTC (Army, Air Force)
  • Study abroad
On-Campus Student Services
  • Academic/career services
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services for completers
California Institute of Technology Mission Statement
The mission of the California Institute of Technology is to expand human knowledge and benefit society through research integrated with education. We investigate the most challenging, fundamental problems in science and technology in a singularly collegial, interdisciplinary atmosphere, while educating outstanding students to become creative members of society.